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        2. Why involve members of the public in research?
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        6. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
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Louise Lacey

PCIE Coordinator

Louise Lacey

Louise Lacey is one our ARC KSS Public and Community Involvement and Engagement (PCIE) Coordinators.  She is passionate about supporting the ARC-KSS ethos to engage and involve the public throughout the research process in order to improve the reach, quality and impact of our research findings.

Lou is a Registered Associate Nutritionist (AFN) and experienced in the role of nutrition and health promotion around the improvement of population health.  She has gained experience across various NHS commissioned Public Health programmes such as NHS Health Checks, National Diabetes Prevention Programme, Weight Management and Holistic lifestyle support programmes.  Lou was an integral part of the Wave 2 Pilot NHS Type 2 Diabetes Remission Programme across Sussex and worked collaboratively with Sussex ICS, Primary Care, member practices and community providers to improve the health outcomes of patients referred to the programme.

As a Mental Health First Aider she advocates for organisational working cultures that promote kindness and enables employees to flourish and succeed.
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